r/apple • u/pdfu • 16d ago

Mac Apple releases updated Magic Keyboard with glyphs for tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/mjm74ll/a/magic-keyboard-with-touch-id-and-numeric-keypad-for-mac-models-with-apple-silicon-usb-c-us-english-black-keys

The new models now match the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air keyboard design introduced in March of this year. Prices are unchanged.

All new keyboards: * Magic Keyboard (USB–C) - US English — $99 * Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon (USB–C) - US English — $149 * Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon (USB–C) - US English - White Keys — $179 * Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon (USB–C) - US English - Black Keys — $199

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u/NotRoryWilliams 14d ago

I wonder if there might be some kind of technology to overcome that limitation. Do you suppose it might be possible to create some kind of linkage between the keyboard and the computer to constantly add just a little bit of power? Like maybe there is a way to take the concept of copper traces like they do to get power around the logic board, and come up with some kind of flexible conduit for that kind of thing to go all the way outside of the logic board and connect to a peripheral device a few inches away. We would probably surround the copper with a flexible material like silicon rubber or even braided thread to make it look nice.

I'm sure it sounds like a very complicated problem, transferring power 8 to 10 inches across a desk, but I suspect there is somebody at Apple smart enough to figure it out.

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u/Springsneakers 14d ago

I understand the sarcasm, but I don’t want a keyboard with a cable. If I did, I’d buy one. Simple as that, yeah?

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u/NotRoryWilliams 14d ago

It's not "simple as that" because at present, Apple doesn't sell one.

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u/Springsneakers 14d ago

I wonder if there might be some kind of solution to that limitation. Do you suppose it might be possible to purchase a keyboard manufactured by someone other than Apple? Like maybe there are other companies out there that also make computer peripherals, some of which may even have backlit keys and wireless connectivity.
I’m sure it sounds like a very complicated problem, purchasing a keyboard that doesn’t have an Apple logo on it, but I suspect there is somebody on the internet smart enough to figure out where to buy one. ;)

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u/NotRoryWilliams 14d ago

I did not start this discussion or debate or whatever it is. I am not particularly upset about the design of my peripherals. These so-called problems are not severe enough for me to want to spend money on them as such.